IEEE Holiday Soldering Social: Light Up Your Season!
Celebrate the season with an evening of networking, hands-on soldering fun, food, drinks, and building your own LED holiday decoration!
On December 12th, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department is teaming up with the IEEE Providence Section Young Professionals to host a festive "Holiday Soldering Social." This engaging event will bring together like minded professionals to build LED tabletop Christmas decorations in a hands-on workshop.
Participants will have the opportunity to network, share ideas, and celebrate the holiday season in a fun and creative environment. For just $10, each attendee will receive a kit to build their own LED tabletop decoration, as well as enjoy pizza and soft drinks provided during the event.
Participants will also have the chance to hear from Dr. Paul Gendron, who will share information about graduate school certificates that can help young professionals advance their careers. This informative segment will complement the hands-on activity, making the evening both engaging and inspiring and everyone will leave with a glowing holiday creation to brighten up their home or office!
We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone for an evening of innovation and celebration!
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- Date: 12 Dec 2024
- Time: 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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- 285 Old Westport rd
- dartmouth, Massachusetts
- United States 02747
- Building: SENG
- Room Number: Loung
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- Co-sponsored by UMass Dartmouth
- Starts 12 November 2024 12:00 AM
- Ends 10 December 2024 12:00 AM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Hanna Desilets
Hanna is a key organizer of this event. Hanna is an active member of the IEEE Providence Section and has been instrumental in bringing together professionals for hands-on experiences like this one. Her dedication to fostering community engagement and providing valuable opportunities for young engineers is truly inspiring. Hanna’s passion for creating networking and learning events ensures that all participants leave with new skills, connections, and a sense of accomplishment. We're thrilled to have her lead this evening's event, and I’m sure you'll enjoy the hands-on experience she’s helped make possible.
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Dr. Gendron of UMass Dartmouth
Dr. Paul Gendron
The Director of the UMass Dartmouth Graduate Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). Dr. Gendron has been a dedicated leader in advancing graduate education and providing opportunities for young professionals to enhance their careers. Tonight, he will briefly talk about the graduate certificates available through UMass Dartmouth’s ECE program, which are designed to help professionals gain specialized skills and credentials in key areas of electrical and computer engineering. We’re excited to have Dr. Gendron here to share valuable information that can help you take your career to the next level
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Address:285 Old Westport rd, , dartmouth, United States, 02747
Agenda
Agenda for IEEE Holiday Soldering Social
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Food & Drinks in the Lounge
Kick off the evening with pizza and soft drinks while networking with fellow participants. Relax and mingle before heading to the labs.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Assembling & Debugging LED Decorations in the Labs
Head up to the labs for a hands-on activity where you'll assemble your very own LED tabletop Christmas decoration. Our team will be there to guide you through the process, helping you troubleshoot and debug as you go.
7:00 PM (During Food & Drinks in the Lounge) | Dr. Paul Gendron’s 10-Minute Talk
While seated and enjoying your food, Dr. Paul Gendron will give a brief talk about available graduate school certificates for young professionals looking to advance their careers.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Finalizing Decorations & Networking
Wrap up your projects and take home your completed LED decoration! Continue networking and celebrating the holiday season with your fellow participants.
We look forward to celebrating the season with you! If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Hanna Desilets at hanna.desilets@gmail.com or Frankie Bouchard at fbouchard@umassd.edu. See you there